The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[mike9950]

All of this Napa Rose talk has me wondering. We are considering doing Napa Rose for our anniversary next year during our first trip home (to our west coast home!). Is the pricing for the Chef's Counter different than the regular dining? What if you do the "surprise us" method? Would you recommend Chef's Counter over a regular table?

Thanks for any help!! We can't wait for 60 days out to make our priority seatings. I guess it can't hurt to research early!

Highly recommend the Chef's Counter. There isn't any extra cost, and the experience, in my opinion is incredible. Go for it!

 

[ACDSNY]

Welcome back Grumpygrandpa! We've missed you around here.

 

[MCSfromWA]

The one bedroom villa on the 6th floor is 6500 (I think). We stayed in that villa on our first stay at VGC and our whole family loved it, too!

 

[funatdisney]

OK I'm back. I loved my first trip home to VGC at Spring Break! It's been so long that I can't remember the room number. It was the one bedroom on the sixth floor (I think there is only one). Yes we had that stunning view of Mickey's Wheel do Death (My DGD hates it when I call it that). One of my favorite memories was when we first entered our room and my DGS said "This is best place we have ever stayed at!" (and believe me it's hard to impress my spoiled grandkids). I would have to agree with others who have said it is the best DVC property. I know it is the best I've stayed at.

Sorry for having been absent these past few months. I have been going through some challenging financial difficulties and thought I would have to sell all of my points. I have sold my SSR points and one of my GVC contracts. It is looking as if I may be able to hang on to 150 GVC points. DW and I are downsizing our lifestyle and figuring out how to make things work. I'm sure I will be able to right my financial ship and add on some points in the future!

So happy to see you posted this morning. I have been off line as well until recently.

I just wanted to say that I certainly understand where you are at financially. I have thought of selling my points both at SSR (225) and VGC (160). Instead, I decided to rent them out. Barely hanging on though. DH is finally getting some good offers this month after a year and half of struggle. Whew couldn't have come sooner. I wish I could of bought more points st VGC, but I am happy with what I have. Your DGS is certainly right about the VGC being "the best place"! I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this and I wish the best for you and yours.

 

[Nonsuch]

The one bedroom villa on the 6th floor is 6500 (I think). We stayed in that villa on our first stay at VGC and our whole family loved it, too!

6500 is the dedicated two bedroom
6502 is the one bedroom
6504 is the studio

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Welcome back Grumpygrandpa! We've missed you around here.

Thanks Angela. This is my first post entered from my cell phone. Nobody texts slower than me! We are going to go down to DLR in October. Staying at PP No availability at VGC on my dates!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

So happy to see you posted this morning. I have been off line as well until recently.

I just wanted to say that I certainly understand where you are at financially. I have thought of selling my points both at SSR (225) and VGC (160). Instead, I decided to rent them out. Barely hanging on though. DH is finally getting some good offers this month after a year and half of struggle. Whew couldn't have come sooner. I wish I could of bought more points st VGC, but I am happy with what I have. Your DGS is certainly right about the VGC being "the best place"! I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this and I wish the best for you and yours.

Thanks funatdisney. Sometimes it's good to struggle. It helps us grow and focus on the important things in life. It does help to know that I'm not the only one who has been touched by this recession. I'm glad to hear of DH's offers and am sure you will be back to normal in no time.

 

[funatdisney]

Thanks Grumpygrandpa. I do think struggle is a good thing. My DH is his own business and this is the third time in our married life this has happened to us. We plan for the downside of owning our own business, so this is not knew to me, just longer than what I am used too.

Yes, one really begins to understand what really is important. Helps you focus on the little joys in our lives.

When are you going in Oct? We are at VGC from Oct 26 to Oct 29.

 

[MCSfromWA]

6500 is the dedicated two bedroom
6502 is the one bedroom
6504 is the studio

That sounds right! I should have asked my children -- they would have remembered.

 

[dvcaddict!]

Anyone know the status of VGC selling out? Was curious since I wanted to do a possible small add on before they are all gone. Anyone also noticed any VGC contracts up on the resale website?

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

When are you going in Oct? We are at VGC from Oct 26 to Oct 29.

October 13th through 17th.

 

[funatdisney]

October 13th through 17th.

Darn. We will miss each other.

 

[DVCGeek]

October 13th through 17th.

Hey, I'm there arriving the 16th and checking out early on the 21st! Maybe we'll run into each other...

 

[justkeepswimmin]

OK I'm back. I loved my first trip home to VGC at Spring Break! It's been so long that I can't remember the room number. It was the one bedroom on the sixth floor (I think there is only one). Yes we had that stunning view of Mickey's Wheel do Death (My DGD hates it when I call it that). One of my favorite memories was when we first entered our room and my DGS said "This is best place we have ever stayed at!" (and believe me it's hard to impress my spoiled grandkids). I would have to agree with others who have said it is the best DVC property. I know it is the best I've stayed at.

Sorry for having been absent these past few months. I have been going through some challenging financial difficulties and thought I would have to sell all of my points. I have sold my SSR points and one of my GVC contracts. It is looking as if I may be able to hang on to 150 GVC points. DW and I are downsizing our lifestyle and figuring out how to make things work. I'm sure I will be able to right my financial ship and add on some points in the future!

Welcome back Glad you had a nice trip and get to return in October.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

double post

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Darn. We will miss each other.

Sooner or later we will be there at the same time!

Hey, I'm there arriving the 16th and checking out early on the 21st! Maybe we'll run into each other...

If you recognize my DGKs accompanied by two old chubby people, say hi to us!

Welcome back Glad you had a nice trip and get to return in October.

My last trip was a surprise birthday gift from my DW on June 8th and 9th. Best birthday present ever! The Dapper Dans sang happy Birthday to me on Main Street! Pretty cool

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Here are a couple of pics from the spring break trip

 

[peloha86]

I think I've seen this hummer around town

Nice to see you back on the Dis GG

And remember, "chin up! Chin up!"

I just can't remember which Disney film "chin up" was from...

 

[ACDSNY]

Nice pics and great view Grumpygrandpa!

The grandkids are growing up fast. It's nice your DGD is wearing our initials on her sweatshirt.

 

[bigAWL]

I just can't remember which Disney film "chin up" was from...

The movie I remember with "Chin up" was not a Disney movie... Charlotte's Web.